Ohio Deputy Shoots and Kills Unarmed 16-Year-Old Outside Courtroom
Spurs calls for officers to stop carrying guns in court
Spurs calls for officers to stop carrying guns in court
Bathtime photos, forfeiture shenanigans, and a wine caper.
That the judge supported the gymnastic victims in being heard should be a cause for celebration, not concern--and ample caselaw makes clear that it was entirely within the boundaries of proper judicial behavior.
"Most Drug-Free Zone laws were established decades ago but have not been reformed despite evidence they're arbitrary and often unnecessarily broad."
A new poll says voters want change. They can get it if they truly want it.
"This is a profoundly damaging practice. It destroys people."
Armed robbery, extortion...and keeping the money for themselves.
They also arrested her younger friend for prostitution.
"Our Constitution does not allow for cruel and unusual punishment," said Aquilina. She should have stopped there.
The FBI has not released the names of the cops or any other information since opening an investigation.
A large new study out of the U.K. proves it.
What the 2nd Circuit's opinion in U.S. v. Tigano reveals about the state of our criminal justice system
A social worker took three little girls from their home without a court order because she thought the pictures were "sexually explicit."
The measure would also require officers to render first aid directly after shootings and undergo new training.
That's one out of every six licensed drivers in the state.
And illustrate the pressing need for civilian oversight.
My upcoming public speaking engagements for the next few months. Covering topics like political ignorance, federalism, immigration, and others.
A new bill introduced by state lawmakers would require a criminal conviction for the government to keep someone's property.
In scores of secret settlements, local governments have sought to hide cops' crimes and brutality.
U.S. prosecutors in Northern Georgia alone helped collect millions in asset forfeiture actions, civil and criminal fines last year.
The Supreme Court issues three opinions, for a grand total of four so far this term.
When (often plausible) claims about substance get recast as (unsound) claims about language.
"The county operates a wealth-based system of detention. Every day people are held in jail simply because they can't afford very small amounts of money."
Episode 199 of the Cyberlaw Podcast
Episode 200 of the Cyberlaw Podcast
The infection of postmodernism apparently goes way back.
Some cops are livid, the New York Post reports.
The federal "shutdown" doesn't lead to anarchy. It won't even lead to less government spending.
Legal language, like mathematical language, often gives multiple definitions to similar terms.
Why I hope the Court leaves its "physical presence" rule for sales tax collection intact, or How I Learned to Love the Dormant Commerce Clause.
How courts exploit superstition to uncover hidden truths
A computer search decision from a new Sixth Circuit judge, John Bush, has been generating some controversy. Let's take a look.
The government now says it will prosecute only those it can prove committed specific criminal acts.
Ashleigh Banfield's fight with babe reporter Katie Way is the latest manifestation of an interesting generational divide.
Beware of easy narratives about "bias incidents." We usually don't know who's behind them-and when we find out, they often aren't who you expect.
Is there a place in our system for a jury to acquit because the jurors believe the underlying law is unconstitutional?
Deputy Justin M. Johnson should never have been given a badge and a gun.
"DEA's use of proceeds acquired through civil asset forfeiture to expand marijuana enforcement makes the already unacceptable practice even worse."
Matt Welch talks with Slate Capitol Hill reporter Jim Newell, as well as Michael Shermer and Erin Gloria Ryan, on SiriusXM Insight at 2 pm ET
Although his conviction was invalid, the appeals court says, his civil commitment as a "sexually dangerous person" remains legal.
The former Director of National Intelligence lied under oath about warrantless NSA spying on American citizens.
Arrested by the FBI, the deputy will be suspended without pay during the criminal case.
Lawmakers will advance legislation that expands the power of the feds to snoop on American citizens.